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Community
9 months ago
AdventHealth donates $1 million to Reilly Arts Center, unveiling new community mainstage

The 10-year investment celebrates a growing partnership with the Ocala Symphony and supports expanded access to music, education, and the performing arts.

Covered pedestrian hybrid beacon signal installed over State Road 200 near Ocean Buffet in Ocala.
Local
9 months ago
New pedestrian signals and safety upgrades coming to Ocala’s State Road 200

FDOT installing three pedestrian hybrid beacons and traffic improvements along SR 200 to enhance safety, reduce crashes, and improve pedestrian access near schools and businesses.

Digital display with American flag and Division of Emergency Management welcome message at Marion County EOC.
Weather Updates
9 months ago
Marion County earns StormReady status again – here’s why that matters to you

From AlertMarion to real-time weather alerts, local officials are stepping up safety efforts as storm season heats up.

Local
9 months ago
Prescribed burn underway at Indian Lake State Forest

Florida Forest Service says 125-acre controlled fire helps reduce wildfire risk, improve habitat.

Local
9 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Cross Florida Barge Canal left scars, stories, and a lasting legacy of ‘what ifs’

The ambitious project promised prosperity but ended in controversy, paving the way for today’s Cross Florida Greenway.

Weather Updates
9 months ago
Tropical Storm Andrea fizzles out in Atlantic with no threat to land

First named storm of the season quickly weakens, National Hurricane Center says.

Education
9 months ago
Alachua County’s Jamie Lovett named national ‘Summer Hunger Hero’ for expanding kids’ meal access

Lovett and her team quadrupled summer meal distribution through grab-and-go sites in rural Alachua County, earning national recognition from No Kid Hungry.

Partially built wood-frame house under construction on a clear day in Marion County, with lumber and building materials in the foreground.
Local
9 months ago
Marion County aims to protect rural land with smarter growth plan

County leaders look to improve development rules through the Transfer of Development Rights program, balancing farmland preservation with future growth.

Local
9 months ago
Marion County breaks ground on new taxiway at Airport X35 to boost safety and growth

FAA and FDOT fund 98% of Taxiway A project at Marion County Airport, enhancing aviation infrastructure and supporting local economic development

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Former Ocala nonprofit director arrested for $100K fraud, grand theft

Dennis Grundy, former executive director of Open Arms Village, faces felony charges after Ocala Police uncover financial scheme involving unauthorized checks, PayPal, and credit card misuse.